Proposed 450 Baht Thailand Entry Fee Moves Toward Cabinet Review
A senior official has expressed support for the implementation of a 450-baht entry fee for international arrivals, pending the establishment of transparent fund management protocols.
According to a report by Matichon Online on October 9, 2026, Supajee Suthumpun has voiced support for the implementation of a 450-baht 'land entry fee' for international visitors entering Thailand. The proposal aims to generate revenue for the tourism sector, but officials are currently prioritizing the development of a clear and transparent framework for how these funds will be managed and utilized.
For travelers and residents, this development signals that the long-discussed entry fee remains a live policy topic. The primary focus of the current phase is ensuring that the collection and allocation of these funds meet strict transparency standards before the proposal is formally submitted to the Cabinet for final approval.
What remains to be confirmed are the specific mechanisms for collection, potential exemptions for certain categories of travelers, and the exact timeline for when such a fee might be enacted. As of now, the proposal has not been finalized, and no official start date for the collection of the fee has been announced. Stakeholders are awaiting further details on the operational guidelines that will accompany the policy once it moves through the formal government review process.
